- Enrollment
- 2,396
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Perris, CA
Val Verde Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Val Verde Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 069113510286
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Val Verde Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 16
- elementary schools in Perris · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 78.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Val Verde Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Val Verde Elementary ranks #4 of 16 elementary schools in Perris, CA.
School address
District: Val Verde Unified · California
NCES ID 069113510286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Val Verde Elementary held near 640 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.3 → 34.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 069113510286 · Perris, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
693 enr · 21:1 · 78.8% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Orange Vista High (2,396 students)
Val Verde Elementary held near 640 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.3 → 34.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Val Verde Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orange Vista H
Orange Vista High
2,396 students
- Rancho Verde H
Rancho Verde High
2,101 students
- Citrus Hill Hi
Citrus Hill High
1,630 students
- Lakeside Middl
Lakeside Middle
1,076 students
- Tomas Rivera M
Tomas Rivera Middle
1,014 students
- This school 693
Val Verde Elementary
693 students
What this shows Val Verde Elementary reports 693 students on the CCD universe file.
How Val Verde Elementary compares
Val Verde Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.8% | ▲ 42% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 693 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
693
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 43% in California - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,152
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 693 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.7%
African American 6.1%
White 3.0%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Val Verde Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Val Verde Unified reports $18,152 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Val Verde Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Vista High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rancho Verde High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Citrus Hill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeside Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tomas Rivera Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Val Verde Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,101
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,630
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,014
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in Perris
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Triple Crown Elementary
Standard public school
971 students 27:1 students per teacher
Innovative Horizons Charter
Standard public school
894 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Sierra Vista Elementary
Standard public school
867 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
May Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
848 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Mead Valley Elementary
Standard public school
788 students 27.2:1 students per teacher
Sky View Elementary
Standard public school
725 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~693 students)
Frequently asked questions about Val Verde Elementary
How many students attend Val Verde Elementary?
Val Verde Elementary has 693 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Perris, CA. CCD year-over-year: 640 (2022-23) → 640 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Val Verde Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Val Verde Elementary is 21:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Val Verde Elementary?
78.8% of students at Val Verde Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Val Verde Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Val Verde Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 87.7% of enrollment, in Perris, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Val Verde Elementary?
Val Verde Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Val Verde Elementary rank among elementary schools in Perris?
By Resource Investment Index, Val Verde Elementary ranks #4 of 16 elementary schools in Perris, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Perris on the city page.
What other schools are in Val Verde Unified?
Besides Val Verde Elementary, Val Verde Unified also operates Orange Vista High (2,396 students), Rancho Verde High (2,101 students), and Citrus Hill High (1,630 students). See the Val Verde Unified district page for the complete list.